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Spend a full day exploring North Island's icon at your leisure with your private group.
This private tour collects you from your Auckland hotel and heads south to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the real-world Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Walk among the hobbit holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn and see Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo's adventures began.
From there, continue to Rotorua, where you visit Te Puia, a geothermal valley of bubbling mud pools and steaming vents, home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and a Kiwi Conservation Centre.
As this is a private tour it can be fully customised to your group's desires.
You travel in a luxury, eco-friendly minivan for up to 6 guests, guided personally by the owner-operator. Start and finish times are flexible to your groups desire. Snacks and bottled water are provided, and entry tickets to both Hobbiton are included with additional attractions available to purchase on the day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Complimentary pickup from any Auckland CBD hotel, Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Terminal. Your driver-guide collects you from your Auckland hotel at a time that suits your day.
Itinerary
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Auckland (Pass by)
Your driver-guide collects you from your Auckland hotel at a time that suits your day.
Admission ticket free -
Waikato Region (Pass by)
Departing Auckland, we travel south through the stunning Waikato region.
Admission ticket free -
1Hobbiton Movie Set
Walk through the film set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, including the hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. Hobbiton Movie Set entry is subject to ticket availability during peak times.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
Tirau (Pass by)
Departing for Rotorua, we pass through Tirau.
Admission ticket free -
2Te Puia
Explore this geothermal valley with a guide. Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and a Kiwi Conservation Centre. Entry ticket included.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Hamilton Gardens
Optional activity, we can take you to experience Hamilton Gardens.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4
Optional activity, we can take you to experience Skyline Rotorua.
1 minute • Admission ticket not included -
5
Optional activity, we can take you to experience a traditional Mud Bath & Spa.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
Rotorua (Pass by)
Drive through Rotorua with your local guide providing commentary along the way.
Admission ticket free -
Auckland (Pass by)
The remaining tour time is spent travelling between Auckland and Rotorua. Your day finishes back at your Auckland hotel.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is fully customisable.
- Hobbiton entry is subject to ticket availability at peak times. If Hobbiton tickets are unavailable, an alternative Rotorua experience will be offered.
- Tours run in English, with Farsi available on request.
- Pickup is available from any hotel in Auckland.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is fully customisable.
- Hobbiton entry is subject to ticket availability at peak times. If Hobbiton tickets are unavailable, an alternative Rotorua experience will be offered.
- Tours run in English, with Farsi available on request.
- Pickup is available from any hotel in Auckland.
- Complimentary pickup from any Auckland CBD hotel, Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Terminal.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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